Dickinson, ND business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Dickinson, ND micropolitan area.
- Population
- 38,8612024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,488CBP 2023
- Counties
- 3
- Area codes
- 1
About the Dickinson, ND micropolitan area
The Dickinson, ND micropolitan area covers 3 counties in North Dakota and had 38,861 residents in July 2024, up 0.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Stark County, ND is the most populous, with 33,767 people. By population it ranks 720th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 528th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Stark County, ND | 33,767 |
| Dunn County, ND | 4,031 |
| Billings County, ND | 1,063 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Dickinson, ND's business base
County Business Patterns counted 1,488 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 17,521 people in mid-March with $1.3 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 11.8 employees per establishment. 54.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (192), construction (172), and other services (except public administration) (156).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 192 | 2,176 | $92,625,000 |
| Construction (23) | 172 | 1,477 | $148,675,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 156 | 739 | $40,658,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 131 | 1,177 | $104,567,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 128 | 1,737 | $49,930,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 120 | 1,894 | $106,111,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 110 | 3,079 | $346,194,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 96 | 594 | $48,516,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 90 | 1,026 | $87,763,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 67 | 446 | $32,329,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 64 | 322 | $20,523,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 55 | 204 (high noise) | $13,769,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 35 | 1,615 | $97,616,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 26 | 180 | $3,499,000 |
| Information (51) | 17 | 188 | $13,278,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 9 | 213 | $8,436,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 8 | 352 | $43,507,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 7 | 90 | $9,529,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 5 | 12 (high noise) | $402,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Business density and team size in Dickinson, ND
Dickinson, ND has 38.3 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 55.8% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 11.8 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $72,366 (5.9% above the U.S. $68,342). 54.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.0% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 804 | 54.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 274 | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 211 | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 124 | 8.3% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 75 | 5.0% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Dickinson, ND
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 66 have a published Census count in Dickinson, ND. The largest are full-service restaurants (35), electrical contractors (29), and hotels and motels (25). Relative to population, gift, novelty and souvenir stores are the most over-represented: 25.7 per 100,000 residents against 5.6 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 35 | 505 | 14.4 |
| Electrical contractors | 29 | 458 | 15.8 |
| Hotels and motels | 25 | 418 | 16.7 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 25 | 484 | 19.4 |
| General automotive repair shops | 23 | 82 | 3.6 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 20 | 63 | 3.1 |
| Site preparation contractors | 20 | 409 | 20.4 |
| Child day care services | 19 | 80 | 4.2 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 18 | 67 | 3.7 |
| Landscaping services | 17 | 34 | 2.0 |
| Drinking places | 16 | 132 | 8.3 |
| Chiropractic offices | 15 | — | — |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 15 | 94 | 6.3 |
| Residential remodelers | 15 | — | — |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 14 | 93 | 6.6 |
| Engineering services firms | 13 | 98 | 7.5 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 13 | 32 | 2.5 |
| Dental offices | 12 | 100 | 8.3 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 11 | 93 | 8.5 |
| Law offices | 11 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 11 | — | — |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 10 | 224 | 22.4 |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 10 | 137 | 13.7 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 10 | 62 | 6.2 |
| Gift, novelty and souvenir stores | 10 | 23 | 2.3 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Dickinson, ND
The area's named cities and towns have 36 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 701 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 701 | 36 | 100% | Central and Mountain |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson, ND | 25,695 | 701 | 19 |
Phone costs for a typical Dickinson, ND business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Dickinson, ND, 12 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $360.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $299.40, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $239.00 a month for 12 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Dickinson, ND
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Dickinson, ND is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Dickinson, ND?
701, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Dickinson, ND area?
1,488 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Dickinson, ND?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 12-person team that is $239.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $299.40 a month (checked September 28, 2026).